deafening

Describes a sound that is so loud it makes it impossible to hear anything else.

ruОписывает звук, настолько громкий, что невозможно слышать что-либо ещё.esDescribe un sonido tan extremadamente fuerte que impide oír cualquier otra cosa, o que aturde o ensordece por su intensidad.frDécrit un son si fort qu'il empêche d'entendre quoi que ce soit d'autre.deBeschreibt einen Klang, der so laut ist, dass man nichts anderes mehr hören kann; auch übertragen für überwältigenden Lärm oder ein ohrenbetäubendes Geräusch.ptDescreve um som tão alto que impede ouvir qualquer outra coisa. Também pode se referir a um silêncio tão absoluto que chega a ser ensurdecedor.zh形容声音极大，大到使人听不见其他声音或感到震耳欲聋。arصفة تصف صوتًا عاليًا جدًا يصم الآذان ويمنع سماع أي شيء آخر.

1. Extremely loud B2 formal

   So loud that it makes it impossible to hear anything else.

   • The sound of the explosion was deafening.
   • The crowd's cheers were deafening after the winning goal.
   • The deafening roar of the jet engine filled the air.

   ruОглушительныйesensordecedorfrassourdissantdeOhrenbetäubendptEnsurdecedorzh震耳欲聋arمُصِمّ

   Synonyme: boomingearsplittingroaringthunderous

   Antonyme: fainthushedmuffledquietsoft

2. Overwhelmingly silent C1 formal

   Used metaphorically to describe a silence that is so profound it feels loud or oppressive.

   • The deafening silence after his announcement made everyone uncomfortable.
   • There was a deafening silence in the room when she asked the question.
   • The forest was quiet, but the silence was deafening.

   ruОглушительная тишинаesSilencio ensordecedorfrSilence assourdissantdeOhrenbetäubende StilleptSilêncio ensurdecedorzh震耳欲聋的寂静arالصمت المدوّي

   Synonyme: heavyoppressivepalpableprofoundresounding

   Antonyme: boisterousclamorous

• more deafening comparative form
• most deafening superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently, typically by a loud noise.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, делающего кого-либо неспособным слышать, временно или постоянно, обычно из-за громкого шума.esVerbo que describe la acción de hacer que alguien no pueda oír, de forma temporal o permanente, generalmente debido a un ruido muy fuerte.frRendre quelqu'un sourd ou incapable d'entendre, temporairement ou définitivement, généralement à cause d'un bruit très fort.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden vorübergehend oder dauerhaft unfähig zu machen zu hören, meist durch lauten Lärm.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar alguém incapaz de ouvir, temporária ou permanentemente, geralmente por causa de um barulho muito alto.zh使某人暂时或永久失去听力的动词，通常由巨大噪音引起。也可指声音大得令人震耳欲聋。arفعل يدل على جعل شخص ما غير قادر على السمع، سواء بشكل مؤقت أو دائم، وغالبًا بسبب ضجيج عالٍ.

1. Make someone unable to hear B2 formal

   To cause someone to become unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently, usually due to loud noise.

   • The explosion nearly deafened the soldiers.
   • Loud music can deafen you if you listen for too long.
   • The constant noise from the construction site deafened the residents.

   ruОглушитьesEnsordecerfrRendre sourddeTaub machenptEnsurdecerzh震聋arأصمّ

   Synonyme: deafstun

2. Overwhelm with sound B2 informal

   To overwhelm someone with a very loud noise, making it hard to hear anything else.

   • The roar of the crowd deafened the players on the field.
   • The sound of the jet engine deafened everyone nearby.
   • The thunder was so loud it deafened us for a moment.

   ruОглушитьesEnsordecerfrAssourdir par le bruitdeÜberwältigen mit LärmptEnsurdecerzh震耳欲聋arأصمّ بالأصوات

   Synonyme: dazeoverpoweroverwhelmstun

• deafened past participle
• deafened past simple
• deafening present participle
• deafens third person singular